A pair of incised yellow-glazed dishes, Wanli six-character marks and of the period
Each incised with a central medallion enclosing a lotus-flower head, encircled by a band of interlocking rings at the well, all beneath a rich yellow glaze, stopping at the foot ring. 15.6cm (6¼in) diam. (2). Sold for £15,600
Provenance: R.H.R.Palmer, collection label no. 605. Purchased between 1943 and 1951.An incised yellow-glazed dish bearing a Wanli six-character mark was exhibited in the Chinese University of Hong Kong Art... [Lire la suite]

An incised green, yellow and aubergine dish. Incised Wanli six-character mark and of the period
The interior finely incised at the centre with a medallion enclosing a zun-shaped vase containing yellow blossoming flowers, surrounded by the Eight Buddhist Emblems, bajixiang, at the well, painted in yellow and aubergine, the sides of the reverse with six lingzhi fungus, all on a vibrant green ground. 18.5cm (7¼in) diam. Sold for £22,800
Provenance: Lane Collection.R.H.R.Palmer, collection label no.239. Palmer Inventory... [Lire la suite]

Emerald and diamond demi-parure, Cartier, 1970s
Comprising: a necklace designed as stylised grapes of cabochon emeralds and marquise-shaped diamonds of yellow tint, alternating with brilliant-cut diamond clusters, mounted in gold and platinum, length approximately 380mm, signed Cartier Paris and numbered, French assay and maker's marks; together with a ring set with similar stones, mounted in yellow gold, size 50½, signed Cartier Paris and numbered, French assay and maker's marks. Est. 20,000—30,000 CH. Lot Sold 74,500 CHF
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A yellow-glazed bowl, Jiajing six-character mark and of the period
The short foot ring rising to rounded sides and a flared rim, covered overall with a rich yellow glaze, the foot ring left unglazed. 9.2cm (3½in) diam. Sold for £28,800
Provenance: R.H.R.Palmer Palmer Inventory no.430, where it is stated that the bowl was purchased in May 1936 for £35.Compare a bowl of the same size in the British Museum, illustrated by J.Harrison-Hall, Ming Ceramics in the British Museum, London, 2001, fig.9:73. A related, slightly smaller... [Lire la suite]

Lei niho palaoa (whale-tooth necklace), Hawaii, first half of 19th century, Human hair, walrus ivory, plant fibers.
MINNEAPOLIS, MN.- An exhibition showcasing the Minneapolis Institute of Arts’ recent acquisition of an exceptional early 19th-century Hawaiian necklace made of woven human hair and ivory, along with other necklaces in the museum’s collection, is on view June 6 through September 13, 2009. “Unspoken Messages: The Art of the Necklace” features jewelry from many of the world’s cultures and made with a variety of... [Lire la suite]

An incised green and yellow 'dragon' dish, Jiajing six-character mark and of the period
The exterior finely incised with two sinuous dragons chasing flaming pearls, the interior with a central medallion enclosing a full-faced dragon amidst cloud scrolls, all on a green ground stopping short of the base. 19.7cm (7¾in) diam. Sold for £27,600
Provenance: R.H.R.Palmer, collection label no.345. Palmer Inventory no.345, where it is stated that the dish was purchased in November 1934 for £50.Exhibited: Sassoon 1933.Exhibited:... [Lire la suite]